Raleigh County, West Virginia Population 2022
Raleigh County, West Virginia's estimated population is 70,928 with a growth rate of -1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Raleigh County, West Virginia is the 7th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 78,919 and has seen a growth of -10.13% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,765 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 3,367 | 1,602 | 90.76% |
| 1870 | 3,673 | 306 | 9.09% |
| 1880 | 7,367 | 3,694 | 100.57% |
| 1890 | 9,597 | 2,230 | 30.27% |
| 1900 | 12,436 | 2,839 | 29.58% |
| 1910 | 25,633 | 13,197 | 106.12% |
| 1920 | 42,482 | 16,849 | 65.73% |
| 1930 | 68,072 | 25,590 | 60.24% |
| 1940 | 86,687 | 18,615 | 27.35% |
| 1950 | 96,273 | 9,586 | 11.06% |
| 1960 | 77,826 | -18,447 | -19.16% |
| 1970 | 70,080 | -7,746 | -9.95% |
| 1980 | 86,821 | 16,741 | 23.89% |
| 1990 | 76,819 | -10,002 | -11.52% |
| 2010 | 78,919 | 2,100 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 79,345 | 426 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 79,249 | -96 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 78,799 | -450 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 78,183 | -616 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 77,363 | -820 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 76,296 | -1,067 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 75,066 | -1,230 | -1.61% |
| 2018 | 74,172 | -894 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 73,361 | -811 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 72,550 | -811 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 71,739 | -811 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 70,928 | -811 | -1.13% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,245 | 87.63% |
| Black or African American | 5,518 | 7.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 184 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 552 | 0.74% |
| Some Other Race | 709 | 0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2,244 | 3.01% |
Raleigh County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,116 | 2.3 | 74.1 |
| Married | 15,429 | 2.9 | 88.2 |
| Male | 1,410 | 2.68 | 61.1 |
| Female | 3,991 | 2.84 | 49.9 |
| Non Family | 10,286 | 1.13 | 64.2 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,157 | 4.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,518 | 8.45% |
| High School Graduate | 20,732 | 38.78% |
| Some College | 11,475 | 21.47% |
| Associates Degree | 3,951 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,746 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,875 | 7.25% |
Raleigh County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 489 | 489 | 464 |
| Other Race | 448 | 444 | 93 |
| White | 47,041 | 40,902 | 9,458 |
| Hispanic | 793 | 683 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 950 | 914 | 172 |
| Black | 3,982 | 3,590 | 291 |
| Native American | 88 | 76 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.89%.
$33,354
Average Earnings
$40,345
Average Male
$26,714
Average Female
Raleigh County, West Virginia Language by Age
Raleigh County, West Virginia Language
96.46% of Raleigh County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.90% of the population.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62,902 | 12,890 | 20.49% |
| Black | 4,512 | 924 | 20.48% |
| Other | 149 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,080 | 341 | 31.57% |
| Multiple | 2,162 | 645 | 29.83% |
20.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.75%
Male Poverty Rate
22.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Raleigh County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raleigh County, West Virginia is White, with 20.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raleigh County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 29.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.88%.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Raleigh County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,359 | 8.39% |
| Black | 432 | 9.25% |
| Asian | 45 | 8.77% |
| Other Race | 308 | 67.40% |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 10.13% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 13.28% |
Raleigh County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.58%
Born in Raleigh County, West Virginia
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.62% of Raleigh County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.58% having been born in West Virginia. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990